Crowe looking to ‘take in every second’ after surprise call-up by Wales

Ipswich Town goalkeeper Michael Crowe is with the Wales squad in China. Picture Pagepix

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Ipswich Town goalkeeper Michael Crowe was taken by surprise when he found out he had been called up for international duty, but is determined to learn as much as he can while away with the Wales squad.

Crowe, who was born in London, raised in Norway and qualifies for Wales through his grandparents, is one of three goalkeepers travelling to the China Cup this week, for games against the hosts on Thursday and then either Uruguay or the Czech Republic on Monday.

The 22-year-old has yet to make his first-team debut for Ipswich and has played just 10 games of senior football during loan spells at National League sides Woking and Braintree.

But, having played for his country at youth and Under-21 level, is excited by the opportunity with Ryan Giggs’ squad.

“I was a little surprised but I think I’ve worked hard and earned my place there so I’m very happy,” Crowe said.

“The coaches down at Ipswich told me about it on Thursday morning and then I spoke with Tony Roberts, the goalkeeping coach there, and now we’re all very excited to see what I can bring to the team.